Dell PowerFlex vs. Dell VPLEX

Definitely would recommend this unit or this family of units into most peoples organizations. Especially if you're starting fresh with a whole dedicated SAN and dont have to move a ton of data over to these (though that is possible, it is very messy). If you're moving from existing storage, then you will have to be prepared for some sore spots!

Incentivized

This works in two fold. First it creates a copy of the data in two locations, protecting the data from a SAN or a NAS failure. Second, it provides a data point in a second location that can be used as storage for a stretched virtual cluster, giving a virtual stack a means to continue operation.

Incentivized

• Dell hardware is built solid and works well
• The interface is smooth and easy to use, also updates are easy
• Much flexibility due to being a Software defined SAN

Incentivized

• High Availability
• Fail Over
• Business continuity

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• Loooooong firmware and software upgrades
• Those long upgrades make your hands sweat when they feel like they've stalled out
• Support can be hit or miss as far as knowledge of the product

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• Requires high bandwidth low latency connectivity between sites.
• Cost wise it is expensive because you have to purchase with a mirror in mind.
• Configuration can be difficult.

Incentivized

When this was purchased there was no other product that could achieve what we were looking for, now this feature is pretty standard with storage platforms. It is a costly solution not just the hardware but the infrastructure to support it. It requires a connection between sites with at least 3 gigabytes per second and sub 5 millisecond latency and a network infrastructure capable of handling that

Incentivized

• Money saved in having a bunch of other competing storage units
• All kinds of time saved for our admins that have to deal with storage
• The units look good and give you that futurey data center vibe!

Incentivized

• Reduced down time.
• Provides business continuity.
• Reduces single point of failure on the SAN.

Incentivized